Enjoyed by millions of men, women and children, hockey is one of the world’s most popular sports. The following two reports analyze the hockey equipment market, revealing where it’s at and where it’s headed.

Hockey is a fun and rewarding sport in which two teams compete to hit a ball through the opponent’s goal using sticks. There are several different variations of hockey, though the most common is ice hockey.

In ice hockey, the sport is played on ice, with players wearing special ice skates to maneuver their way around the rink. However, there’s also field hockey, which as the name suggests, is played on a field instead of ice.

This report breaks down the hocky equipment by revealing both current and future prospective scenarios. In essence, it’s a complete and detailed analysis of the hockey equipment market.

This report segments the hockey equipment market by several criteria. On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into helmet, chest and arm pads, hockey stick, puck, gloves, shoes and accessories.

On the basis of end-user application, the market is segmented into men, women and kids. Each market segment is thoroughly scrutinized, revealing its respective sales volume, market share and growth rate.

The Global Hockey Sticks Market Research Report 2017 report by The Market Reports is a second professional study of the global hockey equipment market, though it focuses specifically on hockey sticks. Whether you’re familiar with the sport or not, you probably know the importance of hockey sticks.

Featuring a curved hook at the end, hockey sticks are used by players to hit and pass the puck.

Traditionally, hockey sticks have been made of wood, allowing for a strong and durable construction that’s able to withstand the hands of time for years to come. In recent years, however, manufacturers have shifted to other materials, some of which include aluminum, kevlar, fiberglass, carbon fiber and composite materials.

Most of these alternative materials are more expensive to produce than wood, but they also offer a superior level of strength — and that’s why so many seasoned hockey players prefer them.